Zimmern plant tour impresses Chamber committee
A Rexiste industrial committee visit to J. Zimmern's Company grain and stock feed plant reveals a three story 100 by 100 foot facility with a 1,500 bushel grain capacity, six electric motors, fourteen product formulas, and a Globe fire prevention system. Managers and staff explained the grain flow from car to loft, including blackstrap molasses transfer and stamp compliance. The group’s verdict: perfect plant.
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Moile Register
Initial Coal Shipment En Route to Mobile by T C I Co
The first coal shipment from Tennessee coal mines is moving to Mobile and New Orleans, via Warrior river barges. Six 1,000 ton propelling barges operated by Alabama New Orleans Transportation Co will carry the coal year round. The T C I Co becomes the second river trader as spur tracks near the river were built in preparation.
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Empire Comes
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Wee September Morn visits Bienville Park in Mobile
A four year old girl nicknamed September Morn drew a crowd at Bienville park near Dauphin Street in Mobile. A traveling shoe man sheltered her as mothers nearby worried about discipline amid the unexpected spectacle. The girl, Ruth, appeared with only a chemisette and yellow curls, attracting a lively sidewalk scene with candy and clumsy curiosity.
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Diversified Farming Discussed at Negro Church Conference
The Montgomery District Conference and Sunday School and Epworth League convention of the Methodist Episcopal colored church concluded in Evergreen after three days of reports and discussions on church life and rural uplift. Thomas M. Campbell of Tuskegee led the Farmers Institute with seed selection and field demonstrations while Rev. G. W. Lewis of Mobile delivered the closing sermon.
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Isaac Autrey
Mobile
Pensacola
Fla
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Troy
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Wet
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Thomas M. Campbell
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Campbell
Bermuda
Johnson
P. P.wright
A’l. M. Willis
L. Damous
J. A. Knox
P. G. Goins
J. C. Carson
G. W. Lewis
Corn Replaces Cotton In Harrison County Mississippi
Very little cotton was raised in Harrison county this year as farmers shifted to corn and reportedly achieved a bumper crop. An agricultural demonstrator from Washington is sought to assist Biloxi and the region, with plans for a permanent Biloxi office. A separate note reports a sneak thief entering Mrs Meyers home on South Cedar Street, taking a purse with eyeglasses and some money.
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Harrison County
Department’ of Agriculture
Washington
EB. Meyers
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Cedar Street
Deputy Sheriff Killed in Segregated Alabama Shootout
In Selma Alabama deputy sheriff Joseph P Stevens was shot and killed by Chief Deputy W F Aycock as Stevens emerged from bushes near Burnsville while awaiting alleged train wreckers. Aycock did not recognize him and fired killing Stevens instantly. Stevens was a famed lawman with Texan ranger past. Funeral plans await his brother’s arrival from Atlanta.
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Old Mexico
Atlanta
City Lot Not Suiting for Back Lot Chicken Farming
G A Potter of the Gulf Coast Poultry Association told members last night that back lot poultry farming is a complete failure costing five times more than rural raising. He urged fall hatching and noted promises of exhibits from Alabama Mississippi and Florida as the Gulf Coast Fair plans a large poultry display.
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Gulf Coast Fair Association
Alabama
Misissippi
Florida
Woman recalls drastic change and hairpin shoe fix
A woman describes moving from one extreme to another. She mentions fastening her shoes with a hairpin as part of the flip. The exchange notes a stark shift in attitude or behavior reflected in small daily acts.
Ticket Sellers to Visit Gulf City En route to New Orleans
Mobile prepares to host members of the International Ticket Sellers association during their November stopover en route to a convention in New Orleans. Railroad officials say the visit could boost local tourist traffic as ticket sellers and railroad men plan to be well entertained aboard a special L. and N. car.
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Mobile
International Ticket Sellers Association
New Orleans
Carranza Denies Aiding Guatemalan Rebellion
El Paso reports claim that General Carranza aided Guatemalan revolutionaries planning against Cabrera. Carranza faction denies involvement while Villa sources say Blas Corral allowed Guatemalan organizers to operate under protection and lent 2,000 rifles.
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Former Nashville officials charged with grand larceny
Former City Commissioner Lyle Andrews former City Treasurer Charles Myers and former City Recorder W L Murray were arrested in Nashville on charges of grand larceny of municipal funds. The warrants accuse them of stealing 26000 of city money tied to an alleged confession by former Assistant City Treasurer West. The investigation led by Attorney General Anderson notes no suspicions toward other city officials and indicates more arrests could follow for misappropriations dating 1911 1912 and 1913.
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Nashville, Tenn
Lyle Andrews
Charles Myers
W. L. Murray
West
Anderson
Davidson County
Chancery Court
City Revenue Department
Keeping German Public Ignorant of New Facts in Submarine Warfare
The London Times reports that German newspapers printed Saturday and Sunday show no change in policy on submarine warfare. It claims Berlin’s public remains uninformed about the loss of many submarines and the Arabic case is barely noted.
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London Times
Times
Germany Pays Spain for Seven Citizens Killed
MADRED September 2 The German government has paid Spain through its ambassador in Madrid an indemnity of 48000 for seven Spaniards killed near Liege in August 1914.
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Spain
Madred
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Madrid
Liege
Jackson Highway Association Plans Permanent Nashville Meeting
The Jackson Highway Association will form a permanent organization in Nashville on September 23 and 24 with vice presidents from the temporary group assembling in Louisville. Officials from Alabama are expected, and multiple proposed routes from Chicago to the Lakes to the Gulf are under consideration as merging highway groups push to establish a national, 1900 mile road from the Lakes to the Gulf.
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Tenn
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Alabama
W. 8. Keller
John Craft
Peter Lee Atherton
R. R. Elmore
Lakes
Gulf
Chicago
India-napolis
Akron
Cleveland
Kentucky
Hermitage
Jackson Highway
August Rainfall and Temperature May Show Variations
August rainfall reached 7.69 inches, slightly above normal. Temperatures ranged from 97 degrees on the second to 64 on the last day, with an unusually cool final week due to a north wind.
Death of Secrecy Marks Constitution Convention Debate
Albany N Y Sept 2 Richd Root urged a printed daily record of legislative proceedings akin to the Congressional Record. He said the measure would expose reasons for action or inaction to the people and restore open debate in the state legislature.
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Albany
Richd Root
Britain Moves Toward Retrenchment in Government Jobs
London dispatch reports the Express announcing the dismissal of 1,700 Land Valuation Department employees. The department, created under the 1909 budget, aimed to value all land in Great Britain as groundwork for taxing unearned increments.
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Land Valuation Department
Great Britain
Prisoner Steals Shirtwaist From Jail In London Case
Lucille Brisbane of 159 North Warren street admitted stealing a silk waist from Nellie Claiborne, a prisoner, over the past week. Detective Lacey located the stolen item at Brisbane's home after Claiborne reported the theft to police.
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